TOP 'MOM' CHEF | Dinner Challenge!

Nothing like a friendly-competition to up your dinner game. Who will win the premiere challenge of Top Mom Chef? :) Thanks to National Pork Board for sponsoring this video!

PASTA CARBONARA
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid
- 1/2 pound bacon, chopped into inch size pieces
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- black pepper

Directions
1. Cook pasta according to directions, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
2. While pasta cooks, saute bacon in large saucepan. Once just crisp, add frozen peas and cook until just thaw (2-3 minutes).
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, parmesan and pepper.
4. Add a couple tablespoons of pasta water, whisking so your eggs don't cook. 5. Add pasta to your bacon/peas and stir to coat.
6. Remove pan from heat and add egg mixture, stirring quickly to combine and avoid scrambling eggs.
5. Add more cooking liquid as you needed to thin sauce.

PORK CARNITAS TACOS
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb boneless pork shoulder
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin

Directions
1. Trim excess fat from pork shoulder. Then cut pork into 2 inch chunks and place in InstaPot.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on HIGH pressure for 35 minutes. Allow to vent naturally for 10-15 minutes.
3. Remove pork and shred, placing on baking sheet. Broil for 2-3 minutes until pieces of pork get crispy.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but highly recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
1. Trim excess fat and silver skin from tenderloin.
2. Rub with oil on both sides. Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over oiled pork.
3. Roast at 350 for about 25-30 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 145. Let rest for 3 minutes, then carve.

OPTIONAL SAUCE (based on judge's feedback):
In a small saucepan, combine the 5 tablespoons maple syrup with 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Turn heat to high and boil for about 3 minutes, until mixture has reduced to about 1/3 of a cup. Turn off heat and whisk in the 2 tsp dijon mustard.

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[fizzasyed]

The judging of the kids was so professional.

[jahanna]

I'm really surprised the kids didn't pick the Taco's, especially after they all responded so enthusiastically to them. Congratulations Elle, enjoy your month off from packing lunches!

[elegralawrence]

Did anyone else love how professional Avery was sitting in talking how cute she is growing up to be such a beautiful little girl

[emmachu]

“At least there’s leftovers” That’s me right there 😂

[bluebellh]

Kids are the most critical judges... 🤣

[stellaraabe]

can u make a part 2 of this??




I’ve never had this many likes before! Thanks guys!

[RealOrganized]

This was hilarious! "I'm looking through Meg's super-organized pantry and I find the other thing I know how to cook!" 😂😂😂 "Looks, like, kinda spaghetti-ish, and I love spaghetti!" 😆 Those kids should have their own show. ☺

[danalevy]

“Peas are really healfy and we love to eat healfy” me when I was 5 trying to sound professional

[MikaelaRM]

“Twenty minutes ladies!”


Elle:SCREAM

[RC-hvzd]

5:25 “We like to eat healthy stuff”

said no child ever

[dimarajab]

I would love if one of the moms have a teen cause we need advice and hacks for teens too.

[briyoutube]

When Elle said “Laura looks a little to relaxed” I died laughing in the background “Does anyone have salt, salt? salt.. salt

[kayems]

I love Laura she doesn’t care about losing just eating the left overs ( ;

[Yuruble]

Me: *comes back after almost 2 years of not watching*
who are these children speaking complete sentences?

[awhhebdbdbbh]

I want this to be an actual series 😂♥️

[Squiddyjayjay]

Elle “I think i have added to many peas”
Kids “I would prefer more peas”

[kei-dxwh]

I love how Laura doesn’t really care about losing and she just cares that there are leftovers 😂 love her

[selenaangulo]

elle: “maybe i added too many
peas”
laura’s kid: “more peas”

[crayongudetama]

"I've got three kids to make lunch for, I'm not making any more."

Laura: *laughs in two children*

[keiramcgillivray]

Presley: “It’s kinda spaghetti-ish and I love spaghetti” 😂❤️